15 min Qigong Yoga Flow for Winter | Yoga with Melissa 602

Short Qigong Yoga Flow for Winter | Yoga with Melissa

This is a short qigong inspired yoga flow to bring energy to the kidney organs and water element this winter season. We will learn some fun “bear” inspired qigong movements and create a yoga fusion class that will build your energy reserves this winter.

Is Qigong the same as Tai Chi?

Qigong is a skillful way to cultivate and work with your energy. Tai Chi on the other hand is a martial art.

What is Qigong good for?

Qigong will lubricate your joints, improve your circulation, help you to improve your focus and your intentioned awareness, encourage optimal diaphragmatic breathing, lower your stress hormone cortisol, stimulates digestion, calms anxiety.

Does Qigong really work?

Qigong uses your own body weight in a series of standing postures that flow from one to the other. These flowing movements stimulate the acupuncture meridian lines and their organ systems to create healing in your body by moving blood and oxygen through your body.

Because of the way you focus your mind and intention on your physical movements, your mind will calm which relieves emotional stress and mental anxiety. The flowing poses create a moving meditation that helps to lower stress and improve your mood.

Which is better yoga or qigong?

Yoga and qigong are complementary practices, both of which are focused on cultivating and working with our internal life force energy or qi. Yoga focuses on building strength and flexibility with their postures. Whereas yoga corresponds to the Ayurvedic school of medicine, qigong refers to the Traditional Chinese school of medicine. Generally yoga puts more emphasis on static stretches and qigong focuses more on flowing movements.

Can you do qigong at night?

You can do qigong at night. Focus your attention on calming your energy to prepare for a deep night’s sleep and to cultivate your energy for the following day.

Can I do Qigong everyday?

Yes you can do qigong everyday.

What time of day is best to do qigong?

There are two times of day that could be good for your qigong practice.

7-9 am is the time of Earth Element and your Stomach Meridian
Good time to exercise, have breakfast, good time to receive nourishment (on all levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically, spiritually) This is a good time of day for a moderate and nourishing qigong practice.

11 am - 1 pm is the time of Fire Element and your heart meridian
This is your most expansive energy of the day. It is a good time to be active, connect with others and a good time for exercise again. This would be a good time for a more vigorous qigong practice.

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[karmelhutfles]

Love this one a lot! I'm a qigong fan!

[jenniferklansnic]

Beautiful Practice, storing the Qi for Winter.

[jaynefederici]

One year on and I am storing energy for the winter. This is one that deserves revisiting this year. I have done this two days running now in the depth of our winter.
Melissa, I am finding your voice soothing as I practice with you. I feel I am drawn back to your videos. ❤

[melali]

This is my first introduction to Qigong. I loved it! Thank you!! 🙏💜

[marksmith-zkdl]

Old man does old man before meditation class tonight. Thank you!

[maggiearndt]

My body is tingling .. I am full .. namaste 🙏
Thank you Melissa ♥️

[placecrafting]

My beleaguered body seems to crave this. I've done it 4x now and it's fortifying me against Omicron chills. Thank you for a wonderful practice!

[sharonfarinacci]

Loved this one Melissa---having some anxiety in my body today and this moved it through and restored peace. ("stored" peace too according to your iGREAT instructions) Wonderful!! thanks!

[sjweigel]

wonderful. i like being a bear. happy new year.

[jaynefederici]

I am feeling the energy. This was a nice morning practice. Thank you. 🎉

[MelissaWoodburn]

In addition to this being a great practice, I also really enjoyed seeing the water behind you - so calm, yet moving under the surface.

[tanjamilutinovic]

Thank you 💖 After this class I am feeling my Qi is moving 😃 I feel full of positive energy 🤸‍♀️

[sunbilakhan]

Wao i really enjoyed to do thi qigong and gather my energy in winter. Thanks mellisa.

[sallymccutchion]

Hey Tim and Melissa - I adore this class! Thank you so much :-) More Qigong inspired classes please!

[sabinaciccone]

That was really a great experience and a pleasant practice! Thank you very much!

[pbrosebud]

Thinking about you this morning when I woke up my back was not quite right but I still wanted to do yoga was thinking Nidra but felt I needed something more and they you were so wonderful dear. Loved this practice tried qigong before hard to follow but not yours and followed this up with your next restorative practice to just let go then a warm bath a mini retreat feeling rested and recharged thank you so much.

[annieanne]

What a fabulous class! And I agree with the comments about feeling energy and also the benefits of seeing a beautiful place. I love that your classes are often outside. And also that there are short classes available - the 4 poses series is a great idea! Thank you Melissa - you are making a difference to me 🙏🏼

[mariadebono]

Thank you Melissa!
Love the conbinationof yoga nd qigong ❤💚

[lrkie]

Thank you 🙏 this has inspired me. I am beginning a Qi gong practice and doing this video each morning. I’m enjoying myself and also looking forward to what my spring practice might look like. Until then!
Namaste ❄️🌞💙

[yumiiiluv]

just what i needed today! thank you Melissa :)